March 16 Calendar

Published: Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, March 15, 2013 at 4:48 p.m.

Bring Calendar information to 30 E. First Ave., email it to calendar@the-dispatch.com, or mail it to The Calendar, The Dispatch, P.O. Box 908, Lexington, 27293 so it is at The Dispatch one week prior to its publication date. Include an address for the event. Events listed below are in Lexington, unless otherwise noted. For publication of church and nonprofit yard sales, please call classified advertising at 249-1637.

The City of Lexington Recreation and Parks Department will offer a new walking program for furry family members and their owners. The program will begin on Monday. Just take your pet to Myers Park located between Talbert Boulevard and Fairview Drive for a stroll around the walking trail. All pets must be kept on leash. Bring your pooper scooper with you, trash bags will be provided. Walking sessions will be held at 9 -10:30 a.m. and 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Youth soccer registration at the J. Smith Young YMCA runs through Monday for ages 4-12 years old. Skills trials will be Tuesday at Finch Park. Cost is $30 for members and $50 non-members. Registration forms on line www.lexingtonymca.com or at the Y.

The Davidson County NAACP will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Acacia Lodge No. 66, Cotton Grove Road.

The Davidson County Beekeepers Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Davidson County Agricultural Auditorium, 301 E. Center St.. Meeting is open to the public. Topic will be "Flowers and Plants for Bees" presented by Bill Sheppard. For more information please contact Jamie Jarrell 243-2339 or email dchoneybees@triad.rr.com

A representative from U.S. Rep. Mel Watt's office will be at Lexington City Hall, 28 W. Center St., from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at Thomasville City Hall, 10 Salem St.

Macedonia United Methodist Church, 10890 Highway 8, Southmont, is having a poor man's supper from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $6 for adults; child, $3. There will be fatback, pintos, potatoes, greens, cabbage, apples, corn bread and hot dogs. There will be music by Smiley and friends with all proceeds go to building fund. Call 798-3097.

There will be a poor boy's supper from 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesday at Friendship United Methodist Church, 2840 Friendship Church Road. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Any questions you can call church office at 787-4040.

Meadowview Presbyterian will host a blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Please call the church office to schedule an appointment. at 249-2680.

Former Duracell employees will meet for breakfast at 8 a.m. Tuesday March 26 at Southern Lunch.

Organizers for the Multicultural Festival 5K Run/Walk for Wellness are accepting applications for their second annual event. The 5k Run/Walk for Wellness will be held on April 20 beginning and ending at Finch Park in Lexington. Sign-in and registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., the run begins at 8:30 a.m. and walk will follow at 8:35 a.m. Registration fee for the event is $20 before April 1 and $25 after. Those opting not to be timed or receive a T-shirt can participate with a canned food donation that will be donated to Pastor's Pantry. Registration forms can be downloaded and photo copied at www.lexingtonnc.net or www.facebookcom/lexingtonrecreation. For more information contact Tabitha Jenkins at 243-2489 ext. 3253 or Tammy Curry at 248-3960 ext. 3237.

City of Lexington Recreation Department is offering an eight week,free adult wellness class. Shape Up-N-Get Fit begins at 6 p.m. April 9 at Southwest Elementary School. Shape Up-N-Get Fit incorporates a walking program (Walking Warriors), nutritional facts, complimentary exercise classes, a wellness assessment and how to make healthy lifestyle choices. The recreation department partners with local agencies and medical facilities to provide this service. Please visit www.lexingtonnc.net to register. If you would like more information, please contact Tammy Curry at 248-3960 ext 3237. The registration deadline for Shape Up-N-Get Fit is March 29

The Lexignton City Recreation Department will offer a summer camp for Lexington youth ages 6-13. Participants must attend a Lexington City School or live within the city limits. Each summer, 90 children are offered the opportunity to participate in athletics, crafts and field trips. Youth ages 6-10 can choose to attend camp at Pickett Elementary School or the Robbins Recreation Center. Summer camp for ages 11-13 is held at Files Chapel Church. Registration begins April 29 at the Robbins Recreation Center. The fee is $30 and is required at the time of registration. Please visit www.lexingtonnc.net for more information or contact Tammy Curry at 248-3237.

Governments and Groups

The Lexington Rotary Club meets from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. every Tuesday at the J. Smith Young YMCA. For further information, visit the website at www.lexingtonrotary.com or contact Rusty Hunt at 224-4650.

Preschoolers story time takes place at the Davidson Coutny Public Library Lexington branch for 3, 4 and 5 year olds from 10:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesaday, Wednesday and Thursday. Toddlers meet from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Bedtime storyhour is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Bookventures, and afterschool program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade takes place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday. Call 242-2040 for more information.

The Davidson County Republican Women would like to send an open invitation to all county Republican women to its monthly meeting. The meeting is held the third Tuesday at Golden Corral, 1507 Cotton Grove Road. Dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting to start at 7 p.m.

<p><I>Bring Calendar information to 30 E. First Ave., email it to calendar@the-dispatch.com, or mail it to The Calendar, The Dispatch, P.O. Box 908, Lexington, 27293 so it is at The Dispatch one week prior to its publication date. Include an address for the event. Events listed below are in Lexington, unless otherwise noted. For publication of church and nonprofit yard sales, please call classified advertising at 249-1637.</I></p><p>The City of Lexington Recreation and Parks Department will offer a <B>new walking program for furry family members and their owners</B>. The program will begin on Monday. Just take your pet to Myers Park located between Talbert Boulevard and Fairview Drive for a stroll around the walking trail. All pets must be kept on leash. Bring your pooper scooper with you, trash bags will be provided. Walking sessions will be held at 9 -10:30 a.m. and 6 - 7:30 p.m.</p><p><B>Youth soccer registration at the J. Smith Young YMCA</B> runs through Monday for ages 4-12 years old. Skills trials will be Tuesday at Finch Park. Cost is $30 for members and $50 non-members. Registration forms on line www.lexingtonymca.com or at the Y.</p><p>The <B>Davidson County NAACP</B> will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Acacia Lodge No. 66, Cotton Grove Road.</p><p>The <B>Davidson County Beekeepers Association</B> will meet at 7 p.m. <B>Monday</B> at the Davidson County Agricultural Auditorium, 301 E. Center St.. Meeting is open to the public. Topic will be "Flowers and Plants for Bees" presented by Bill Sheppard. For more information please contact Jamie Jarrell 243-2339 or email dchoneybees@triad.rr.com</p><p>A <B>representative from U.S. Rep. Mel Watt's office</B> will be at Lexington City Hall, 28 W. Center St., from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at Thomasville City Hall, 10 Salem St.</p><p>Macedonia United Methodist Church, 10890 Highway 8, Southmont, is having a <B>poor man's supper</B> from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $6 for adults; child, $3. There will be fatback, pintos, potatoes, greens, cabbage, apples, corn bread and hot dogs. There will be music by Smiley and friends with all proceeds go to building fund. Call 798-3097.</p><p>There will be a <B>poor boy's supper</B> from 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesday at Friendship United Methodist Church, 2840 Friendship Church Road. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Any questions you can call church office at 787-4040.</p><p>Meadowview Presbyterian will host a <B>blood drive </B>from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Please call the church office to schedule an appointment. at 249-2680.</p><p>Omicron Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will have a free <B>diabetes screening </B>from 5 to 7 p.m. March 26 at the Banks & Miller Post 255<B>, </B>1 Arthur Drive.</p><p>Former <B>Duracell employees</B> will meet for breakfast at 8 a.m. Tuesday March 26 at Southern Lunch.</p><p> Organizers for the <B>Multicultural Festival 5K Run/Walk for Wellness are accepting applications</B> for their second annual event. The 5k Run/Walk for Wellness will be held on April 20 beginning and ending at Finch Park in Lexington. Sign-in and registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., the run begins at 8:30 a.m. and walk will follow at 8:35 a.m. Registration fee for the event is $20 before April 1 and $25 after. Those opting not to be timed or receive a T-shirt can participate with a canned food donation that will be donated to Pastor's Pantry. Registration forms can be downloaded and photo copied at www.lexingtonnc.net or www.facebookcom/lexingtonrecreation. For more information contact Tabitha Jenkins at 243-2489 ext. 3253 or Tammy Curry at 248-3960 ext. 3237.</p><p>City of Lexington Recreation Department is offering an eight week,free adult wellness class. <B>Shape Up-N-Get Fit</B> begins at 6 p.m. April 9 at Southwest Elementary School. Shape Up-N-Get Fit incorporates a walking program (Walking Warriors), nutritional facts, complimentary exercise classes, a wellness assessment and how to make healthy lifestyle choices. The recreation department partners with local agencies and medical facilities to provide this service. Please visit www.lexingtonnc.net to register. If you would like more information, please contact Tammy Curry at 248-3960 ext 3237. The registration deadline for Shape Up-N-Get Fit is March 29</p><p>The Lexignton City Recreation Department will offer a <B>summer camp for Lexington youth ages 6-13</B>. Participants must attend a Lexington City School or live within the city limits. Each summer, 90 children are offered the opportunity to participate in athletics, crafts and field trips. Youth ages 6-10 can choose to attend camp at Pickett Elementary School or the Robbins Recreation Center. Summer camp for ages 11-13 is held at Files Chapel Church. Registration begins April 29 at the Robbins Recreation Center. The fee is $30 and is required at the time of registration. Please visit www.lexingtonnc.net for more information or contact Tammy Curry at 248-3237. </p><p><B>Governments and Groups</B></p><p>The <B>Lexington Rotary Club</B> meets from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. every Tuesday at the J. Smith Young YMCA. For further information, visit the website at www.lexingtonrotary.com or contact Rusty Hunt at 224-4650.</p><p>Preschoolers <B>story time</B> takes place at the Davidson Coutny Public Library Lexington branch for 3, 4 and 5 year olds from 10:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesaday, Wednesday and Thursday. Toddlers meet from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Bedtime storyhour is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Bookventures, and afterschool program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade takes place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday. Call 242-2040 for more information.</p><p>The <B>Davidson County Republican Women</B> would like to send an open invitation to all county Republican women to its monthly meeting. The meeting is held the third Tuesday at Golden Corral, 1507 Cotton Grove Road. Dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting to start at 7 p.m.</p>